Jim is a CEO of a large company who has recently hired Mark at an entry position in marketing. Who is responsible for paying Mark's payroll taxes? They are covered by the state government for the first 10 years. They are always paid exclusively by the employee, unless your personal income provides you with less than $9,215. They are paid by the employer, and in some cases, withheld from an employee's paycheck. They are always paid exclusively by the employer